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This document outlines the Minor Assessment 1 for the Manufacturing Technology I course at the University of South Africa, detailing the structure and requirements for the assessment. It includes instructions for submission, the weight of the assessment, and a breakdown of questions covering manufacturing definitions, fabrication processes, safety in laboratories, and measuring tools. The total marks for the assessment are 60, with various topics to be addressed in the answers.

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MTC Assignment 1.4

This document outlines the Minor Assessment 1 for the Manufacturing Technology I course at the University of South Africa, detailing the structure and requirements for the assessment. It includes instructions for submission, the weight of the assessment, and a breakdown of questions covering manufacturing definitions, fabrication processes, safety in laboratories, and measuring tools. The total marks for the assessment are 60, with various topics to be addressed in the answers.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Minor Assessment 1
Semester Course

MTC1501

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY I
60 Marks

Duration: -------

Examiner: Mr I MABUDA

Moderator: Ms. LB MATHEBELA

Weight of Assessment: 10%

This paper consists of 3 pages including the cover page.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer all the questions.

2. Show all calculations.

3. In the event of uncertainties, state your assumptions clearly and carry on.

4. Please indicate the method of submission, platform for submission and honor pledge

5. Strictly submission on Moodle (Assessment 2) and no sending to emails

6. Use SI units on your readings.

7. Start each question on a new page.


Question 1

Manufacturing

1.1. Define in detail the terms below;


1.1.1. Manufacturing (4)
1.1.2. Machining (4)
1.1.3. Additive manufacturing (4)

1.2. What is the impact of manufacturing in the economy? (3)

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Question 2

2. 1. Elaborate how you would make (fabricate) the shape below from a 30mm

by 75 mm aluminium plate. (7)

2.2. How do you ensure working safely in unisa engineering laboratory or in


any manufacturing or workshop facilities? Based on content available
in textbooks write a full-page report of how you can ensure your and
others safety in a laboratory during practical or workshop practice. (10)

2.3. List all hand tools you would use when manufacturing the component
below. (8)

2.4. Give an indication of where the following steels are mostly used. (5)

2.4.1. Mild steel

2.4.2. HSS

2.4.3. Stainless steel

2.4.4. HCS

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Question 3

3.1. Mention four other mechanical measuring tools (exclude vernier and
micrometre). (4)

3.2 Which instrument is more accurate between the Vernier calliper and micrometre?
Show their accuracies (3)

3.4. Label this micrometer accordingly and give a function of each part. (4)

3.4. Take the measurements and show calculations of the below micrometre in mm.
(6)

3.4.1. ….…. 3.4.2. …….

3.5. Define a dot and centre punch and their differences. (4)

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TOTAL MARK: 60

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